Comments Thread For: Canelo Withdraws From Golovkin Rematch on May 5

[pepzz]

Since you can't read I guess I'll tell you again. He tested positive twice for Clen and the levels were not low. They were way higher than previous athletes who got suspended or fined. Learn to read.

Wrong!!!!!

[aboutfkntime]

... sure, sure... and fight who precisely? (in order to make the money he just lost)...

someone with a pulse

kidding

I know that Golovkin will insist on fighting a top opponent

he would never use this opportunity to take a safety-first fight against a no-hoper..... knowing that his fanboys will kill themselves making excuses for him.....

no siree, he would never fight somebody like Spike

[ramses07]

That's not the issue. Whether or not he can make millions again is not the issue. That's a direct result of being popular. He's definitely popular.

Neither one of those guys were as big (status wise) as Canelo. Neither one of them had fights cancelled just before one of the biggest fights boxing has ever seen. Neither one of them is costing the Vegas economy hundreds of million of dollars in revenue (well, not costing, but eliminating that opportunity). Neither one of those guys had to deal with the hundreds of media outlets that now exist.

The point is, it won't be easy for him to just say "give me my 6 month suspension, and absolutely nothing will change for me". things will definitely change. Especially considering those things I mentioned above.

He's had 2 humiliating moments in his career. Both came as a result of having to face Gennady. (giving up his belt to gennady & now having a fight being called off because you have banned drugs in your system before a Gennady fight).

that the issue i was arguing for, him making money.

really I'm sure thats what Canelo cares about more

at least thats how i see it

and you kinda brought that up too.

hell be fine.

[ramses07]

... sure, sure... and fight who precisely? (in order to make the money he just lost)...

Canelo fought Liam Smith and made money bro

come on now.

[aboutfkntime]

Gennady has NEVER needed a ready-made excuse to fight a no-hoper

so.....

now that he has a ready-made excuse..... do you guys REALLY think that he will suddenly flip the script and face a top opponent?

lol

listening to Loeffler sell the Spike fight is gonna be hilarious

[techdude69]

He already faced juiced Clenelo once and still won.

No but I’m happy that the cheating, ginger scumbag is facing sanctions for his flagrant use of PEDs. Why should GGG’s health be put at risk by facing a drug cheat opponent?

[landotter]

If I we're Golovkin I would move on from Canelo and not look back. It's time to make some.goodnfights before he gets too long in the tooth. This Canelo mess has a been a monumental waste of time chasing the green.

I have to agree. Especially since I think history will be kind to Golovkin concerning the first fight. Most felt he won.

Get BJS, get the titles, maybe challenge for a couple at 168 if you win all that, and your career as a fighter is looked on fondly. No need to go down this road with Alvarez again.

[landotter]

Going from 20 million to 1.5 million just like that. Ouch.

Ugh. That hurt just reading it.

Golovkin does deserve better.

[BoxingTech718]

GGG needs to fight on TV as much as he can.
Even if it’s ESPN. He doesn’t have much longer and can’t waste time on Clenelo any longer

[Chrismart]

Gets a Golden Boy gift from the judges -
Realizes he can't beat GGG so fuels up on the clenbuterol -
Gets caught cheating -
GGG says he will still take the fight -
Canelo walks away before the decision is even made -


Not a good look all-round. For Canelo or the sport.